2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward would be higher. At 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 57 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Charger | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
